VLADIVOSTOK, October 22. /TASS/. Indian carriers are interested in resuming direct marine transportation with the Primorye Region of Russia, Minister of International and Foreign Economic Ties of the region Konstantin Sidorenko told TASS.

"Both Russian and Indian carriers have the interest in resuming direct marine shipments," the minister said.

The need to provide the cargo base is the main challenge that currently prevents cooperation between Russia and India in this sphere, Sidorenko added.